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20 June 2017

STAT

Life sciences companies in both the EU and the UK are beginning to speculate on what Brexit will mean for business. In this video, Elisabethann Wright, partner, and Jane Summerfield, counsel, in our European Life Sciences Regulatory Group discuss the impact of Brexit on life sciences companies.

14 June 2017

Business Insider UK

12 June 2017

With formal negotiations between the UK and EU set to begin next week, it's clear that understanding the process is at least as important as the ultimate outcome. "Brexit – a Practical Roadmap", published today, is your essential guide for the journey ahead.

9 June 2017

In the UK's General Election on 8 June 2017, Theresa May's Conservatives fell short of a Parliamentary majority even though they secured the largest share of the popular vote and seats in the House of Commons. Mrs May has since confirmed her intention to continue as a minority government.

This raises a number of issues for an already uncertain Brexit process. Will the Brexit deal the UK seeks remain unchanged? Will the Brexit process continue as planned? There seems little doubt that there will be increased instability in the UK political position for the foreseeable future. Will the minority government be able to operate effectively?

We address some of the key questions arising in this context in the attached briefing note.

8 May 2017

Ignites Europe (Subscription only)

Article in Ignites Europe about the concerns that remain over the rights of European Union fund professionals to live and work in the UK, and vice versa, post-Brexit. Partner Elizabeth Slattery is quoted.

19 April 2017

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that she intends to trigger a General Election to take place on 8 June 2017. The announcement is the latest unexpected twist in an unpredictable 12 months in British politics. What does this surprise development mean for the Brexit process?